CHAPTER 10 BUILDING-RELATED CODES - San Antonio

1 CHAPTER 10 BUILDING-RELATED CODES EFFECTIVE DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2018 2018 International BUILDING-RELATED CODES Page 1 of 154 Ord. No. 2018-06-21-0493 1, adopted June 21, 2018, revised various provisions and reflects adoption of the 2018 editions of the International building code , the International Residential code for One-and-Two Family Dwellings, the International Plumbing code , the International Mechanical code , the International Existing building code , the International Fuel Gas code , the International Energy Conservation code , the 2017 National Electrical code , and their respective local amendments. Ord. No. 2015-01-29-0066 1, adopted January 29, 2015 repealed and reenacted CHAPTER 10 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Ord. No. 2011-12-01-0984, 1, adopted December 1, 2011, repealed and reenacted CHAPTER 10 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Formerly, CHAPTER 10, articles I XIV pertained to electricity and derived from Ord.

2 No. 2009-01-15-0031, 2, 3, adopted January 15, 2009; Ord. No. 2010-09-16-0791, 1(Att. G), adopted September 16, 2010; Ord. No. 2010-10-21-0930, 1, adopted October 21, 2010, and Ord. No. 2011-09-15-0752, 1(Att. F), adopted September 15, 2011. CHAPTER 10 BUILDING-RELATED CODES OF THE CITY OF SAN Antonio TABLE OF CONTENTS Art. I Administration and General 10-1 10-24 Art. II Definitions 10-25 - 10-28 Art. III building code 10-29 10-35 Art. IV Residential code 10-36 10-45 Art. V Existing building code 10-46 10-50 Art. VI Electrical code 10-51 10-60 Art. VII Mechanical code 10-61 10-70 Art. VIII Gas code 10-71 10-80 Art. IX Plumbing code 10-81 10-90 Art. X Energy Conservation code 10-91 10-100 Art. XI Fire 10-101 10-110 Art. XII Licensing and Registration 10-111 10-129 Billboard operator license 10-111 Commercial sign operator license 10-112 City electrical contractors and electrical sign contractors, in- stallers, maintenance electricians; licenses and regulations 10-113 City mechanical license 10-114 Residential building and home improvement contractor registrations 10-115 Reserved 10-116 Irrigation systems and irrigators 10-117 State licensed responsible master plumber registration 10-118 Demolition contractor registration 10-119 Registered house mover 10-120 Art.

3 XIII Signs and Billboards 10-130 2018 International BUILDING-RELATED CODES Page 2 of 154 ARTICLE I. - ADMINISTRATION AND GENERAL Sec. 10-1. - Title of CHAPTER ; designation of building Official. (a) This CHAPTER is the BUILDING-RELATED CODES . Unless otherwise indicated by its use and context, the term "this CHAPTER " refers to this CHAPTER 10 including all provisions incorporated by reference in this CHAPTER . (b) The building Official shall be known as the director of development services, and such term shall include his authorized representatives. Further, whenever the term or title "administrative authority," " code official," "authority having jurisdiction," "responsible official," " building Official," "director" or other similar designation is used in any of the CODES adopted by this CHAPTER , it shall be construed as the director of development services, or his designee and authorized representatives.

4 Sec. 10-2. - Purpose and scope of CHAPTER ; referenced CODES . (a) Purpose. This CHAPTER shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to provide minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare, insofar as they are affected by building construction, through structural strength, adequate means of egress facilities, stability, sanitary equipment, light and ventilation, energy conservation, fire safety, and in general to promote safety to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to the construction, design, erection, installation, alteration, addition, removal, demolition, replacement, repair, location, relocation, moving, quality of materials or use and occupancy, maintenance and operation of building , structures or premises, and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.

5 The purpose of this CHAPTER is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this CHAPTER . (b) Scope. Article I of this CHAPTER provides the administrative procedures to be followed by all persons engaged in the construction, design, erection, installation, alteration, addition, removal, demolition, replacement, location, relocation, land disturbance, moving, quality of materials, or use and occupancy, maintenance and operation of buildings, structures or premises, as regulated by this CHAPTER . All references to any provisions in the administrative chapters of the referenced model CODES are construed to be a reference to the provisions of article I unless otherwise noted. (c) Referenced CODES . The other CODES and standards listed in subsections (1) through (6) and referenced elsewhere in this CHAPTER are considered part of the requirements of this CHAPTER to the prescribed extent of each such reference.

6 See article II through article XI of this CHAPTER . (1) building . The provisions of the International building code , as amended in article III, apply to the construction, design, erection, installation, alteration, addition, removal, demolition, replacement, repair, location, relocation, land disturbance, moving, quality of materials, or use and occupancy of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures. Exceptions: a. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three (3) stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures not more than three (3) stories above grade plane in height shall comply with this code or the International Residential code , as amended in article IV of this CHAPTER . 2018 International BUILDING-RELATED CODES Page 3 of 154 b.

7 Existing buildings and structures undergoing repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition and/or relocation of existing buildings shall be permitted to comply with the International Existing building code , as amended in article V of this CHAPTER . (2) Electrical. The provisions of the National Electrical code , as amended in article VI of this CHAPTER , shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto. (3) Mechanical. The provisions of the International Mechanical code , as amended in article VII of this CHAPTER , shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs, and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy- related systems.

8 (4) Gas. The provisions of the International Fuel Gas code , as amended in article VIII of this CHAPTER , shall apply to the installation of fuel gas piping from point of delivery, fuel gas appliances, gaseous hydrogen systems and related accessories as covered in this code . These requirements apply to fuel gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of gas appliances and related accessories. Piping system requirements shall include design, materials, components, fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, inspection and operation and maintenance. (5) Plumbing. The provisions of the International Plumbing code , as amended in article IX of this CHAPTER , shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair, relocation, addition to, use or maintenance and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures and fittings and appurtenances.

9 The code shall also regulate nonflammable medical gas, inhalation anesthetic, vacuum piping, nonmedical oxygen systems and sanitary and condensate vacuum collection systems. (6) Energy. The provisions of the International Energy Conservation code , as amended in article X of this CHAPTER , shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency. (7) Property Maintenance. The provisions of the San Antonio Property Maintenance code shall apply to existing structures and premises; equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire safety hazards; responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants, and occupancy of existing premises and structures. (8) Fire Prevention. The provisions of the International Fire code , as amended in City code CHAPTER 11, shall apply to matters affecting or relating to structures, processes and premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression, automatic sprinkler systems and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation.

10 (9) Existing Buildings. The provisions of the International Existing building code , as amended in article V of this CHAPTER , shall apply to matters governing the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to and relocation of existing buildings. Sec. 10-3. - Applicability. (a) General. When there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this CHAPTER specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. (b) Other laws. The provisions of this CHAPTER do not nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law. 2018 International BUILDING-RELATED CODES Page 4 of 154 (c) Application of references. References to article or section numbers, or to provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such article or section or provision of this CHAPTER .